Nang Ta-Lad in Lakorn Nork Performance

Abstract

          This research aims to study the background and Significance of Nang Ta Lad in Lakorn Nork. The study has been made from document and field works. Research data has been collected by observation, interview of 4 key informants, interview of 7 practitioners as well as  6 general informants. Research presentation is done by descriptive analysis.

            The research outcomes suggest that in Lakorn Nork Performance, Nang Ta Lad or a person who has an unpleasant behavior, had sudden movement, speak directly and is able to express the liberation action according to her feelingsuch as laugh out loud, endearment to opposite gender openly, expression and act of drunk. As such, she does not have desired characteristics of the five attributes of a beautiful woman but still remains the process of dance in regards to tradition of Lakorn Nork through dance and drama.

            Therefore, Nang Talad in Lakorn Nork performance is a crucial key that can be generating entertaining performance and approached to its audiences very well.

Keywords: Nang Ta Lad, Lakorn Nork